Python on W2K server and dos batch files?

[Mark Kingston]

Thanks Anthony.  I downloaded the ActiveState and it has very good
documentation.  Can you please tell me what TK is?

I would definitely like to rewrite those dos batch files in Python.

Also, yes, please send me some sample scripts as I have only programmed in
Object Pascal and VB.  Python seems more C like but I like what I've seen so
far.

Thanks again.

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"Anthony_Barker" <anthony_barker at hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "Mark Kingston" <mkingston at -at-shaw.ca> wrote in message
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> > Hello Experts,
> >
> > I've been looking into the possibility of using Python as a scripting
> > language for use on our Windows 2000 Server with Terminal Services and
> > Citrix Metaframe XPa.  The reason I'm looking into a scripting language
> > instead of a compiled program is that I need to add new functionality to
the
> > programs often.  The scripting program will also serve as a "launch pad"
for
> > other DOS batch files and compiled console applications.
>
> Works fine - I wrote some scripts to monitoring some servers at a
> Canadian Bank.I recommend the ActiveState distro as you will be using
> windows, I found it includes more 'extras'... Also checkout their
> website for some sample scripts.
>
>
> > 1. Create a GUI (wxPython?) which will be used for server administration
> > purposes such as automatically displaying a list of NT users on a form
and
> > allowing the user to select which user to enable or disable.
> TK may be better for a quick gui. You can access the NT directory via
> COM or do   LDAP lookups.
>
> > 2. Create a GUI which will allow a user to launch other scripts such as
DOS
> > batch files, Windows programs and console programs.
>
> No problem... But you may end up wanting to rewrite the batch files in
> python as it is more flexible. I can send you some example scripts if
> need be. Use windows 'Pipes'.
>
>
> > 3. The GUI should also be able to capture the output of console programs
and
> > display it on it's own text box or panel.
> fine
>
> > 4. Perform advanced text file manipulation.
> Excellent